Social Responsibility & Sustainability

Empowering the Next Generation: CSM Social Responsibility

At CSM, we are committed to making a positive impact on society and empowering the future generations. Our social responsibility programs including but not limited to CSM Synapse and CSM Scholarship are testament to this commitment.

Project AURA

CSM proudly introduces Project AURA, a pioneering CSR initiative designed to empower neurodiverse talent, especially individuals with autism, by creating pathways to dignified and sustainable employment. With an estimated 18 million people living with autism in India, yet only 5 to 10 percent meaningfully employed, Project AURA aims to bridge this critical gap that has long been overlooked. By partnering with Pahal Multipurpose Social Services Organisation, a leader in disability inclusion, CSM is working to establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence for the employability of individuals with autism. This collaboration reflects our firm belief that neurodiverse individuals possess unique strengths and capabilities that, when nurtured in the right environment, can contribute meaningfully to the workforce and to society at large.

CSM Synapse

CSM Synapse stood as a testament to our unwavering commitment to education and the empowerment of young minds. Launched in 2022, it served as our flagship platform, providing school children with a unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and talents on a broader stage. By emphasizing the motto "knowledge is power," CSM Synapse aimed to elevate the importance of learning and understanding in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. In our pursuit of excellence, we forged a strategic partnership with Quizcraft Global, a leading quiz organization in India known for its innovative and engaging quiz formats. This collaboration ensured that participants received a top-notch experience, combining our technological expertise with Quizcraft Global's quiz mastery. Together, we strived to create a stimulating environment where students could learn, grow, and shine, reinforcing CSM's dedication to nurturing the next generation and championing the cause of education.

CSM for Empowering Neurodiversity

CSM proudly supported neurodiversity through the PECS Café, an initiative that empowered young adults with autism by providing them with a platform to engage in real-world interactions. Using the Picture Exchange Communication System, these individuals developed communication and social skills by serving coffee and interacting with guests, fostering confidence and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through the PECS Café, CSM demonstrated its commitment to promoting inclusivity and raising awareness about the potential of neurodiverse individuals. By creating meaningful opportunities for engagement and empowerment, the initiative worked towards building a more compassionate community where everyone's abilities were recognised and celebrated.

Productive Ageing and Seniors Wellbeing

CSM, in collaboration with Silver Age Foundation, remained committed to promoting productive ageing and holistic wellbeing for senior citizens. Through pioneering initiatives like India's first AI for Elders Masterclass, seniors were introduced to the power of emerging technologies that enhanced independence, safety, and engagement. By simplifying AI concepts and showcasing practical applications, the initiative ensured that elders were not left behind in the rapidly evolving digital era. Alongside digital empowerment, CSM also supported initiatives that nurtured mental wellness, community connection, and active ageing. These efforts reflected our vision of creating an inclusive, compassionate, and age-friendly society where elders could live with dignity, purpose, and a renewed sense of possibility.

CSM Foundation

CSM Foundation is the non-profit charitable trust of CSM Technologies Ltd., established under the Orissa Co-operative Societies Act, 1962. The Foundation has been formed to advance the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vision of CSM Technologies Ltd. and its subsidiaries, with a clear focus on contributing to the welfare of society at large. All activities of the Foundation are guided by principles of inclusivity and equity, ensuring no discrimination on the basis of caste, colour, creed, religion, or gender. From its inception, CSM Foundation has been committed to creating meaningful social impact through well-defined CSR programmes that align with national development priorities and community needs. The Foundation adopts a structured and responsible approach to social engagement, emphasising long-term value creation rather than one-time interventions.

CSM Scholarships

The CSM Scholarship program was a crucial initiative aimed at promoting education and creating opportunities for students who were financially challenged. It provided financial assistance to deserving students who wished to pursue higher education in premier institutions such as IIT and IIM, offering them the support needed to turn their aspirations into reality without the burden of financial constraints holding them back. Through this program, CSM demonstrated its commitment to empowering young individuals striving to achieve their academic and career goals. The initiative formed a part of the company's wider mission to make a positive impact on society, reflecting a firm belief that education remains one of the most significant investments any organisation can make in the future of its people and its nation.

Partnership with IIT-Madras & Team Raftar

CSM forged a meaningful partnership with IIT Madras under the CSM Foundation, inking an MoU to power the ambitious dream of developing a disruptive indigenous race car named Raftar. This collaboration brought together the technological expertise of CSM and the academic and research excellence of one of India's most prestigious institutions, channelling shared resources towards a bold and forward-thinking goal. The partnership embodied the principles of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, reinforcing CSM's long-standing belief in building a virtuous cycle of growth, innovation, and self-reliance. By supporting Team Raftar, CSM contributed to accelerating research and development in electric vehicles while also nurturing the engineering talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation of Indian innovators.

CSM Sustainability

Committed to the Cause of Building a Better Future

With the vision of making CSM a sustainable business through disruptive solutions, we believe in the blend of environmental consciousness, inclusivity, diversity and sustainability for all our stakeholders. We are taking steps in building a better future together.

Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report 2022-23

CSM Working With Cancer

As per research in Cancer@Work study and British Journal of Cancer and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 50% of us will get cancer in our lifetime. 50% will be afraid to share this fact at work. But 92% of patients believe the support they get at work positively impacts their health. To de-stigmatize the way we deal with cancer at our workplace, Publicis Foundation has launched the “Working With Cancer”, a global cross-industry pledge to end the stigma of cancer in the workplace. At CSM, we have always put the well-being and welfare of people first. In continuation of that, we have pledged CSM support for #WorkingWithCancer.

CSM with 'UN Climate Change Now'

We are at the crossroad, a pivotal moment in time where we can change the course of history. Climate change has posed lots of challenges before us, but these challenges can be converted into opportunities to create a better future. The Climate Neutral Now Initiative is one of several initiatives launched by the UNFCCC secretariat to increase climate action by engaging non-Party stakeholders (sub-national governments, companies, organizations, individuals). It brings together companies from around the globe in building a better world. All companies signing the pledge commit to net zero carbon emission by 2040, by agreeing to regular reporting, carbon elimination and credible offset. We can make the future of our choice by taking a leadership role in climate change. Three steps to carbon neutral- Measure. Reduce. Offset. To avoid the worst effects of climate change, science tells us that we must limit global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius. Taking these simple steps to measure your carbon footprint and go carbon neutral makes a big difference. 322 businesses have committed to The Climate Pledge for transforming the climate crisis into climate action, reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early. CSM is one of it to have signed the pledge for net zero carbon emission with a mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2033 and advocate the use of clean technology for sustainability.

CSM with 'The Climate Pledge'

Amazon and Global Optimism announced that more than 300 companies have signed. The Climate Pledge, marking a nearly 600% growth in signatories over the past year. The Climate Pledge is a USD 2 Billion climate fund set up by Jeff Bezos and is the single most influential climate change fighting cohort consisting of world’s top 300 firms like Dassault, Boeing, 3M, Accenture, Berkshire Hathaway, SAP, Google etc. CSM take pride in being one of the company on the list! As part of the PR activities, Amazon and The Climate Pledge are going to hold the Climate Action NYC, the most influential climate change event after COP26. CSM will be one of the signatories to be announced as Cohort of 2022. The announcements would be covered in different renowned newspapers, TV and social media. The guests at the event will include dozens of Fortune 500 CEOs including Bezos himself and will likely have Accenture chair Julie Sweet, Hathaway boss Warren Buffet and Tesla boss Elon Musk. CSM will be amongst a handful of Asian companies in the list, even lesser from India and the first from Odisha.

CSM for a 'Sustainable Planet'

CSM has taken a leadership role in the Climate Change Now initiative of UNFCC and as a signatory of the Amazon Climate pledge, is committed to advocating and ensuring green technology for sustainability. Following the three-step of Climate Change Now i.e –measure, reduce, contribute and report, it has planned to quantify emissions while spotting the main source, identify potential reduction by making the value chain sustainable and choose projects and solutions that ensure the use of clean technology and finally review, report and revise the results for a better outcome. CSM has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2033. Besides ensuring sustainability, it will assist and encourage its stakeholders, partners and clients to be part of the revolutions by designing and using sustainable products and services.

Message from the CMD & CEO

Education plays a key role in shaping up our nation and the world at large. At CSM Tech, our constant endeavor is to put the spotlight back on quality education and knowledge from grassroots level.

“I am elated and excited to be at a phase where we are promoting education and empowering our next generation. With programs like CSM Synapse and CSM Scholarship, knowledge takes the driver seat and the deserving are recognized while being raised to the pedestal they much deserve to be on. We are committed to being a responsible and engaged member of the community, with initiatives that promote education and empower young individuals.”, said Mr. Priyadarshi Pany, Founder, Chairman-cum-Managing Director & CEO, CSM Technologies.

Priyadarshi Pany
Chairman-cum-Managing Director & CEO, CSM Technologies